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Mariana Arboleda
I love learning and hope to inspire the same in my students
Education
PhD., Education
Universidad del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
current - 2022
- Data Science Education
- Advisor: Camilo Vieira, PhD
Visiting Scholar
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, USA
June 2025 - Aug 2024
- Fulbright scholar
- Advisor: Jennifer Chiu, PhD
MS Engineering
Universidad EAFIT
Medellín, Colombia
2022 - 2019
- Applying Machine Learning Models in sales forecasting
- GPA: 4.78/5.0
BS Production Engineering
Universidad EAFIT
Medellín, Colombia
2016 - 2012
- GPA: 4.64/5.0
Project and Consulting Experience
Research assistant
Barranquilla, Colombia
Universidad del Norte
present - 2022
- Validating psychometric instruments for measuring Teacher well-being and socio-emotional learning of students from two different countries, and leading the report of quantitative results.
Pedagogical coordinator and instructional developer
Barranquilla, Colombia
Universidad del Norte
2024
- Coordinated a team of 5 experts to design 30 lesson plans and evaluationss for the K-11 Colombian curriculum,
- Designed lesson plans introducing computational science, and data science, and artificial intelligence concepts
Leading Data Analyst
Barranquilla, Colombia
Universidad del Norte
2023 - 2020
- Developed an innovative online visualization platform enabling seamless customization and download of charts, facilitating efficient data-driven analyses for the team.
- Led a team of data analysts to collect, clean, and analyze program data, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for evidence-based decision-making.
- Collaborated closely with other leaders and stakeholders, leveraging data insights to identify areas for improvement.
- Pioneered the implementation of an automated evaluation process for a computational thinking maturity model.
Curriculum developer assistant
Barranquilla, Colombia
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Ingeniería
2022
- Cooperated with senior curriculum developers to enhance the K-12 mathematics curriculum by integrating computational thinking concepts.
- Conducted extensive research to identify opportunities for including computational thinking in the curriculum and aligning it with learning objectives.
- Suggested, revised, and improved a year-by-year learning progression, ensuring a seamless course-by-course progression, which is now published and accessible at Guidelines for the Integration of Computational Thinking in Mathematics.
Assistant consultant
Medellín, Colombia
Universidad EAFIT
2020
- Worked closely with the client to ensure effective translation of their needs into the tool’s features and functionalities
- Created an intuitive user interface using Python’s tkinter package for an electrical connections forecasting tool, enhancing user accessibility and usability.
- Built a robust data processing pipeline, streamlining the input data for accurate forecasting and ensuring the tool’s reliability.
- Trained the client’s in-house team on how to operate the application and interpret the forecasting results, facilitating seamless knowledge transfer and long-term usability.
Industry Experience
NA
Young Professional (Career Development Program)
Ternium Siderúrgica de Caldas
Manizales, Colombia
2019 - 2017
- Managed an innovative project to monitor on-site construction and maintenance activities using drones
- Designed training courses tailored for new employees enhancing their onboarding experience
- Led regular meetings focused on industrial safety and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of ongoing learning
Teaching Experience
I am passionate about education.
Mathematics Tutoring
Universidad del Norte - I.E El Cañahuate
Barranquilla, Colombia
Dec 2023 - Jan 2023
- Providing tailored mathematics tutoring sessions to high school students, with a strong emphasis on statistics, probability, and data visualization
- Instilling an appreciation for Mathematics and its practical applications, with a focus on real-world examples and relevance
- Utilizing various teaching resources to enhance comprehension of statistical concepts and data representation while recognizing the environmental limitations
Computational Thinking for Everyone
Universidad del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
Dec 2023 - Jul 2022
- Teaching Computational Thinking, Data Science, and Machine Learning fundamentals for multidisciplinary students
- Implementing a design-based research approach to refine the program using evidence from the initial offerings
Computational Thinking for High School Level Students - Remote Learning
Universidad EAFIT
Medellín, Colombia
Nov 2021 - Apr 2021
- Engaged students in beginner-friendly activities fostering the development of computational thinking skills
- Encouraged collaborative learning through online platforms, creating an interactive and inclusive virtual classroom
English as Second Language for Children and Adolescents
Universidad EAFIT
Medellín, Colombia
Dec 2016 - Jan 2014
- Participated in ongoing pedagogical training programs, continuously enhancing teaching techniques
- Designed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate curriculum
- Demonstrated a passion for education and language acquisition
Selected Publications, Posters, and Talks
Opening the Machine Learning Black Box for Multidisciplinary Students: Scaffolding from GUI to Coding
2023 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)
College Station, TX, USA
2023
- Arboleda, M., Vieira, C., & Chiu, J. L.
- Opening the Machine Learning Black Box for Multidisciplinary Students: Scaffolding from GUI to Coding
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE58773.2023.10343043
Interpreting Direct Sales’ Demand Forecasts Using SHAP Values
Production
2023
- Arboleda-Florez, M., & Castro-Zuluaga, C.
- Interpreting direct sales’ demand forecasts using SHAP values
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-6513.20220035
Introduction
In Influencing Customer Demand: An Operations Management Approach
CRC Press
2021
- Castro-Zuluaga, C., & Arboleda-Florez, M.
- Introduction to the book ‘Influencing Customer Demand: An Operations Management Approach’
- DOI: https://www.routledge.com/Influencing-Customer-Demand-An-Operations-Management-Approach/Hemmati-Sajadieh/p/book/9780367619985
Sales Forecasting Difficulties’ Analysis on Colombian Direct Sales Companies
In Proceedings of the International Congress of Industrial Engineering (ICIE2019)
Springer International Publishing
2021
- Castro-Zuluaga, C. A., & Arboleda, M.
- Sales Forecasting Difficulties’ Analysis on Colombian Direct Sales Companies
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49370-7_12
Integrating Data Science in the classroom: Research experiences
Cátedra Europa 2024U - niversidad del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
Oct 2024
Panelist
AI: Enemy or Ally?
Deeper Learning LATAM 2024
Medellín, Colombia
June 2024
Workshop Facilitator
Master class: Applied Computational Thinking in Education
Institucion Universitaria Americana
Barranquilla, Colombia
2023
Panelist
Data for Change: How Can Young People Contribute to the SDGs Using Data Science. “Innovation and Sustainability Forum: A Youthful Perspective on the SDGs”
Barranquilla Territorio STEM
Barranquilla, Colombia
2023
Panelist
Public Policy Dialogue CFK. Computational Thinking: The Future is Now
British Council Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
2022
Panelist
Computational Thinking in School
Universidad EAFIT
Medellín, Colombia
2021
Workshop Facilitator
Student Research Groups Fair
Universidad EAFIT
Medellín, Colombia
2019
Volunteer Judge